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The future of the construction industry depends on strong, engaging education programs that get younger generations interested in construction and technical careers. Construction management and construction-focused engineering programs are gaining ground in colleges and universities across the country, providing more opportunities than ever for students to immerse themselves in this rewarding industry. Read about resources for learning about scholarships, program and technical training opportunities.



2021-22 Highway Worker Memorial Scholarship Opportunities Available

The American Road & Transportation Builders Association Transportation Development Foundation (ARTBA-TDF) is seeking qualified students for its 2021-22 "Lanford Family Highway Worker Memorial Scholarship Program."Applications are due by April 16 and can be found online at www.artbatdf.org....


Nortrax Supports Mechanized Logging Operations Program

Nortrax announced its continued support of the Mechanized Logging Operations Program, which will resume this summer on June 28, 2021. The program is an educational joint venture of the Maine Community College System and the Professional Logging Contractors of Maine, along with other industry partners....


AED Foundation Announces Its Partnership With Illinois Central College, SkillsUSA

The AED Foundation's (AEDF) grassroots campaign and Vision 2025 movement prompted a collaboration between SkillsUSA, Illinois Central College (ICC) and AEDF. This partnership helps alleviate North America's widespread technician shortage via AEDF high school recognition and college accreditation....


Case Launches Webcast on Equipment Finance Solutions

Case Construction Equipment is launching CASE LIVE — a new broadcast and engagement platform with live events and educational sessions delivering topics that include equipment fleet management, acquisition strategies, new technologies, operational tips and new product launches....


New Charter Middle/High School to Soon Be Built in Clermont, Fla.

Construction is expected to begin this year on Pinecrest Lakes Academy Middle/High School, a tuition-free public charter school on Lake Sumter State College's Clermont campus in Florida, according to an announcement from both schools....


VIDEO: Students Earn Top Honors in ARTBA's Annual Transportation Video Contest

A Cornell University student, a high schooler from California, a college student at the University of Southern California (USC) and a high schooler from Washington state are the winners of the 10th annual American Road & Transportation Builders Association's (ARTBA) "Student Transportation Video Contest."Sponsored by ARTBA's Research & Education Division (RED), the competition aims to raise awareness about infrastructure issues by challenging students to develop a brief video exploring a topic related to the U.S....


D.C. University Eyes New Plans While Staying True to Its Roots

Approximately midway between the Yard, the quadrangle at the heart of Howard University's campus and the historic nightlife strip of Washington's U Street NW, stands a compact brick Georgian building....


Five North Carolina School Districts Receive Millions in Construction Grants

Five North Carolina public school districts in economically distressed areas will be receiving approximately $60 million in grant funds for construction of new school buildings. The news was announced by former N.C....


Louisiana Town Testing New Bid Process in High School Upgrade

As it prepares to make major renovations and additions to its lone high school, an East Baton Rouge, La., school district is testing out a building process it has not used before. Rather than submitting traditional bids, six companies in December offered "statements of qualifications" laying out why they should manage the work at Central High School, in the town of Central, La....


New Head Start Center Being Built in Hamilton, N.J.

Construction will soon begin in Hamilton Township, N.J., on a new Early Head Start center for The Children's Home Society of New Jersey (CHSofNJ). Earlier this year, the agency was awarded a federal grant to expand its Early Head Start center-based program....



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